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Pigment Changes
I am 25 and female.
The last two months I have seen some strange skin changes. I have "tanned" around my eyes and on my forehead, I have hundreds of new moles all over my body as well as larger "tan" patches in random areas, and the front of my neck has darkened in a way that makes it look dirty. I understand freckling from sun exposure, but have never gotten a freckle in my life...not to mention its February, my skin in most areas hasnt seen daylight since august.
I even have moles now on my feet and palms of my hands as well as a "tan" on my waistline/pelvic creases.
Should I see a dermatologist?
The last two months I have seen some strange skin changes. I have "tanned" around my eyes and on my forehead, I have hundreds of new moles all over my body as well as larger "tan" patches in random areas, and the front of my neck has darkened in a way that makes it look dirty. I understand freckling from sun exposure, but have never gotten a freckle in my life...not to mention its February, my skin in most areas hasnt seen daylight since august.
I even have moles now on my feet and palms of my hands as well as a "tan" on my waistline/pelvic creases.
Should I see a dermatologist?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
One possibility for your pigment changes can be melasma. Melasma is caused by hormonal changes, which stimulate a temporary increase in your body's production of melanin. People with darker complexions are more prone to this condition than people with lighter skin.
Treatment options include treatment with vitamin C and hydrocortisone, peel with carbon dioxide snow and alexandrite and ND-Yag Q-Switched laser treatment preceded by a hydroquinone-based application. Please discuss these options with your dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
One possibility for your pigment changes can be melasma. Melasma is caused by hormonal changes, which stimulate a temporary increase in your body's production of melanin. People with darker complexions are more prone to this condition than people with lighter skin.
Treatment options include treatment with vitamin C and hydrocortisone, peel with carbon dioxide snow and alexandrite and ND-Yag Q-Switched laser treatment preceded by a hydroquinone-based application. Please discuss these options with your dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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